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Sarasota | Schools

Cardinal Mooney High School Principal and known prankster Steve Christie will retire at the end of the school year.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 24, 2016
No joke: Cardinal Mooney's Steve Christie will retire

After 19 years, Cardinal Mooney's principal is ready for a slower pace.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Teacher of the Year recipient Khea Davis celebrates the announcement with her sons Jayden and Kaleb Benony.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 22, 2016
Booker High School touts county Teacher of the Year

Language Arts teacher Khea Davis is awarded the Sarasota County Schools Teacher of the Year award.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Courtesy photo. Chris Mercandetti, Addison Smith, Dana Berkowitz, Ali Goodwin, Stacey Monroe, Samuel Monroe, Alexandra Timmer, Jordan Evens, Gabrielle Levy and Felipe Rojas.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2016
School Board 3.17.16

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Bryce Rosin with his grandmother turned Cat in the Hat Sue Rosin.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 2, 2016
GFA wishes Dr. Seuss a happy birthday

Students at Goldie Feldman Academy indulge in green eggs and ham in honor of Dr. Seuss birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Riverview junior Brion Whitley goes up for a shot in the first half of the Class 8A state championship versus Coral Springs Feb. 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2016
Rams fall in title game

The Riverview boys basketball team finished the season as the Class 8A state runner-up.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ariana Zawrotny spent the morning getting her teased for her subject Marie Antoinette.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 25, 2016
History comes to life at Ashton Elementary

Students pose as historical figures for Morning at the Museum Thursday, Feb. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Rowan rides in on a bicycle during a performance for grandparents and friends at Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2016
ODA welcomes 'grandfriends' for day on campus

Grandparents and family friends share a day with students learning the recipe for success.

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  • Neighbors
Photo by Cliff Roles, courtesy Education Foundation of Sarasota County. Khea Davis in shock while Superintendent Lori White explains that she's a finalist for Teacher of the Year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2016
Finalists announced for Sarasota Teacher of the Year

Bay Haven and Booker High School teachers included as finalists for award.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Gwen Precourt and Ilanna Herbert enjoy a dance with their fathers Brian Precourt and Mike Herbert.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 5, 2016
Fathers, daughters spend "A Night On Ice" at St. Martha dance

St. Martha Catholic School hosts annual Father/Daughter Dance Friday, Feb. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Eighth-grade student Shamyra Wheeler helps carry a box of jeans to be donated. She donated two pairs of jeans from her own closet for the cause.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 1, 2016
Students partner with Sarasota Police in 'Teens for Jeans'

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences donates more than 250 pairs of jeans for the YMCA Youth Shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Old friends Bennie Hansen and Pam Monson greet each other.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 29, 2016
Ashton Elementary celebrates reaching for the stars for 40 years

Students and alumni mark the 40th anniversary for Ashton Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Rashea Johnson, Mariah Giczewski, Sarah Nelson, Sarah Mickley, Jeannette Nowaski, Karly Cancellieri, Kathy Kennedy and Principal Chad Erickson
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2016
Bay Haven faculty step up to the challenge

Principal Chad Erickson and faculty members set healthy example for students with weekly step count contests.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 22, 2016
Students re-enact Ellis Island at Phillippi Shores

Phillippi Shores Elementary School helps students trace family heritage.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ryelee Lococo dressed as the statue of liberty to signal to passengers that they had arrived at Ellis Island.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2016
Phillippi Shores reenacts Ellis Island arrivals

Phillippi Shores Elementary students research heritage back to immigrant roots.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lead Veggie Scientist at NASA Gioia Massa and Veggie Engineer Nicole Dufour inspect the tomato plants in the Pine View School garden.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 15, 2016
NASA scientists dig Pine View garden

Pine View School hosts experts from NASA for discussion involving growing and harvesting plants in space.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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